Youth

Despite those findings, the young women I interviewed all had high aspirations — they wanted to become a novelist, an animal scientist and a basketball player. One, Ana Shepherd, 18, had decided to pursue politics as a direct result of what she saw the last four years. She was born in Mexico and felt she…

What story does this image inspire for you?Tell us about a memory from your own life that this illustration makes you think of — or use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem from the perspective of one of the people pictured.Post it in the comments, then read the related…

Organized sports for young people have become a multibillion-dollar industry in America. How is this affecting high school athletes’ experiences and access to play?

This Lesson of the Day will help prepare students to participate in our live panel on Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. Eastern about how Sept. 11 shaped the generation that grew up in its aftermath. You can register for the event here, and you can submit your questions here — we might use them during…

We challenged teens to choose any three recent New York Times pieces they wanted, then tell us what they got from them. The results are a delight.

Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. The youth make up a significant percentage of the world’s population. This stark reality emphasises how important it is to shape, equip, and embrace their place in society knowing that it is them that will carry the successes and failures we create today. In the not-too-distant future, the older generation…

August 12th is International Youth Day. Designated by the United Nations over 20 years ago, the day celebrates the voice of global youth and draws attention to issues affecting young people around the world. The day also serves as an opportunity to engage with the specific challenges facing young people and offer support for their…